Harley Davidson Golf Carts Are Still Collectable

Pros

The Harley Davidson Golf cart
collector would be very interested in the "classic" model. The
interesting aspect of the classic model was the lift rear body feature.
The idea was that the rear end of the cart was raised slightly higher
than other carts. The rear frame cross brace was specifically what was
raised higher. This allowed the bags to actually sit lower in the well
of the rear of the cart. Most all of these classic models were of the
three wheel variety.

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
identifies the golf carts just like an automobile. On most Harley
Davidson golf carts, the VIN was a small metal tag that sat just above
the left side rear tire. On later electric cars you will find the
number located on the wall of the battery box (behind the batteries).

Cons

The
electric models have tended to be a little less popular with the
collectors. A slight majority of the carts manufactured were actually
the gasoline model. In 1969, Harley Davidson decided to sell the golf
cart manufacturing and name to AMF. AMF was allowed to keep the name
for the golf carts. Collectors tend to shy away from Harley Davidson
Golf Carts after 1969 because they "really weren't Harley Davidson
Products". Columbia Par Car bought the division from AMF in 1982 and
soon after that the Harley Davidson name was phased out.

Full Review

Harley Davidson Golf Carts have become extremely collectible. In large
part it is because of the name that is usually associated with the 2
wheel motorcycles. Harley Davidson started making golf carts in 1963.
It's the early golf carts that are the most sought after. The early
carts had only three wheels. Two drive wheels in the back and one
steering in the front.

The most noticeable item on the old
Harley Davidson golf carts is the tiller steering handle. The three
wheel carts did not have a steering wheel, it had the tiller which was
actually a steel bar. Oddly enough, the most collectible of the early
carts had a steering wheel instead of the tiller. There were very few
of those made before about 1966 or 1967.

The Harley Davidson golf carts were manufactured as either gas or
electric models. If you see a gasoline model, it is probable a 250 cc
engine inside. The three wheel model and the later 4 wheel models both
had the same gasoline engine. Six - 6 volt batteries powered the
electric models. The 36 volt electric carts were also manufactured in
the 3 and 4 wheel models.

In Closing

The
carts have stood the test of time. For those wanting one of these
carts, you can still find them if you do the leg work and search
around. They are still being used today. Before buying a cart, you are
advised to check on the Used Golf Carts
price guides that are available.